Indian Head town council held its regular meeting at on March 14 where they reviewed two request for proposals to replace the leaking roof of the Museum on Otterloo Street. Valley Horizons Contracting in Indian Head provided a quote to replace the existing roof with tin for a cost of $17,454. Additional expenses might be incurred to replace portions of the plywood underlay, which council estimated would cost up to $5,000. Madge Roofing Inc. in Biggar submitted a quote to install plywood and SBS torched membrane roofing over the existing roof at a cost of $32,190.
Council discussed the proposals at length, weighing differences in materials, cost, and other factors. They concluded that tin roofing installed by a local contractor would be sufficient to meet the current need and accepted Valley Horizons’ proposal. Weather permitting, the project will be completed in late May.
Council responded to requests from community organizations. They approved a $100 donation to the 2022 Mainline Music Festival. Council also approved Flatland Cruisers request for road closures and the use of Memorial Hall on June 26 for the annual car show.
Administration provided council with the AGM and Resolution package for the upcoming SUMA Convention in Regina. Councilors agreed to review the resolutions and discuss them at the next council meeting in preparation for voting at the convention in April.
A draft of the 2022 Budget was also provided to council but discussion was reserved for a designated budget meeting already scheduled for later this month.
At its February 28 meeting, council reviewed a proposal to purchase and develop four commercial, town-owned lots. Council noted that the proposal included a description of developments on only lots 704 and 706 Industrial Drive. These included storage units and a large building with truck bays. The developer simply noted the remaining two lots (700 and 702 Industrial Drive) would be used for future development. Council made a motion to approve the purchase of just the two lots for which the developer had included plans.
The developer submitted a revised proposal to council that was reviewed at the March 14 meeting. He proposed to purchase the two centre lots, 702 and 704 Industrial Drive. This would leave the town with an empty lot on either side of the proposed development. Council was concerned about the limitations this might put on potential future developments and felt the lots should be kept in adjacent pairs. Therefore, they agreed to sell him either 700 and 702 or 704 and 706 Industrial Drive as determined at the previous meeting.
